Digital Otoscope + Ophthalmoscope for Resident Education

Recruiting at 1 trial location

Overseen By Angie K Morrison, BS

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

46 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Welch Allyn PanOptic Plus Ophthalmoscope with smartphone adaptor, and assess residents' opinions on acceptability and usability of the device and curriculum vs the conventional non-digital device used in current clinical practice.

Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

Is the digital otoscope and ophthalmoscope safe for use in humans?

The MedRx video-otoscope is considered safe and produces high-quality images, while telescope systems may pose a risk of injury if used by unskilled individuals. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

How does the Digital Otoscope + Ophthalmoscope treatment differ from other treatments for medical education?

This treatment is unique because it uses digital technology to enhance the learning experience for medical residents by providing real-time visual feedback and interactive training in otoscopy (ear examination) and ophthalmoscopy (eye examination), which is not typically available in traditional educational methods. ^{2 4 6 7 8}

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Ophthalmoscope and Otoscope Training?

Research shows that using simulation tools like otoscopy simulators and smartphone-enabled otoscopes can effectively teach medical students and improve their confidence and skills in diagnosing ear conditions. This suggests that similar digital tools could be beneficial in training residents in using ophthalmoscopes and otoscopes. ^{2 6 9 10 11}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Joseph Wiedemer, MD

Principal Investigator

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Family and Community Medicine Department

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for residents in Penn State's Family and Community Medicine Department. It aims to assess the effectiveness of digital vs conventional medical devices used in clinical practice.

Inclusion Criteria

I am a resident at Penn State's Family and Community Medicine Department.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Training and Assessment

Residents are trained using the Welch Allyn PanOptic Plus Ophthalmoscope and assessed on their knowledge and confidence using pre-surveys and image identification tests

0 months

Initial training session

Evaluation

Residents' knowledge and confidence are evaluated post-training using surveys and image identification tests

3 months

Follow-up assessment session

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for retention of skills and feedback on the training program

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Ophthalmoscope and Otoscope Training

Trial Overview The study compares two types of devices: a new digital otoscope and ophthalmoscope with smartphone adaptors, against traditional non-digital versions, focusing on their impact on resident training.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Welch Allyn PanOptic iExaminer Digital Imaging Kit Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Novel digital instrument to visualize eyes and ears in clinical practice

Group II: Conventional non-digital instrument used in current clinical training and standard practice Active Control 1 Intervention

Standard practice

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

515

Recruited

2,873,000+

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Industry Sponsor

Trials

328

Recruited

203,000+

Dr. Heather Knight

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Chief Medical Officer

MD

Brent Shafer

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Chief Executive Officer

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Citations

1. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Otoscopy simulation training in a classroom setting: a novel approach to teaching otoscopy to medical students. [2014]

2. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Ear Disease Knowledge and Otoscopy Skills Transfer to Real Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [2019]

3. Germany pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Utility of a smartphone-enabled otoscope in the instruction of otoscopy and middle ear anatomy. [2020]

4. Germany pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Comprehensive metrics for evaluating surgical microscope use during tympanostomy tube placement. [2021]

5. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Impact of a Formal Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Curriculum: A Prospective, Controlled Trial. [2019]

6. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Evaluation of video-otoscopes suitable for tele-otology. [2019]

7. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Auricular burns associated with operating microscope use during otologic surgery. [2022]

8. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Evaluation of an otoscopy simulator to teach otoscopy and normative anatomy to first year medical students. [2015]

9. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Manufacture and use of home made ophthalmoscopes: a 150th anniversary tribute to Helmholtz. [2019]

10. Ireland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Improving otoscopy education and diagnostic accuracy: A prospective interventional study. [2022]

11. Ireland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Video otoscopy: bringing otoscopy out of the "black box". [2019]